Wilden®, part of Dover Corporation’s Pump Solutions Group (PSG®) and a worldwide leader in air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology, is pleased to announce that its energy-efficient Pro-Flo® SHIFT Air Distribution System (ADS) is now available in 316 stainless steel and polypropylene plastic materials of construction, joining the original aluminum and nickel-plated aluminum offerings.
The introduction of the stainless steel and plastic Wilden SHIFT ADS options allows Wilden AODD pumps to be offered for a greater number of new and existing applications, including sanitary (food & beverage, personal care products and pharmaceuticals), hazardous chemicals and corrosive environments. The release of the stainless steel and plastic SHIFT models completes the Wilden pump-line offering for the Saniflo™ FDA, Advanced™ FIT (bolted), Advanced (bolted) and Original™ (clamped) AODD pumps. Most existing Wilden pump users will be able to upgrade to the new materials of construction by purchasing a 316 stainless steel or polypropylene Pro-Flo SHIFT retrofit kit.
Launched in June 2013, the Wilden Pro-Flo SHIFT ADS represents a significant breakthrough in energy efficiency within the AODD pump category. Thanks to its revolutionary design, the patent-pending Pro-Flo SHIFT ADS allows Wilden AODD pumps to achieve up to a 60% savings in air consumption over other competitive AODD pump technologies, while providing more product yield per standard cubic foot per minute (SCFM). While the Wilden Pro-Flo SHIFT dramatically improves energy efficiency, it also costs 50% less than other electronically-actuated ADS units, is submersible and features plug-and-play operation. Additionally, the Wilden Pro-Flo SHIFT has fewer operating parts, which equates to less downtime and simple maintenance.
The Wilden Pro-Flo SHIFT is available in 316 stainless steel, polypropylene, aluminum and nickel-plated aluminum in 38 mm (1-1/2”), 51 mm (2”) and 76 mm (3”) sizes and features maximum discharge pressures to 8.6 bar (125 psig), maximum flows to 1056 lpm (279 gpm) and maximum solid-handling size to 13 mm (1/2”). The Wilden Pro-Flo SHIFT is available with maximum suction lifts to 7.2 m (23.8’) dry and 9.6 m (30.6’) wet.
For more information on the Pro-Flo SHIFT, please visit www.profloshift.com. Wilden is part of Pump Solutions Group (PSG®), for more information visit www.wildenpump.com.